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Chippewa Nature Center
Categories
Non-Profits
Hours:
8-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun and most holidays, 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark daily, free admission
Driving Directions:
https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/location
About Us
Chippewa Nature Center is a non-profit organization in Midland, MI whose mission is to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Enjoy free admission to the Visitor Center, located at 400 S Badour Rd, open 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and most holidays (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day), and 19 miles of trails open dawn-to-dark 365 days a year. Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org.
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Events
Nature Play!
- It's time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Members-Only Capturing Nature With Paint - Register Today!
- Join us for an evening of acrylic painting and refreshments in the scenic River Overlook. All supplies will be provided with a local artist instructing.
- Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Eco Kids Club: Incredible Insects
- Creepy crawlies are important to our ecosystems! We’ll spend some time looking for insects so we can get a closer look at all their characteristics.
- Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Bat Hike at Riverview Natural Area
- Let’s get batty about bats! This elusive creature takes center stage as we walk the trails looking and listening for bats flying in the night sky.
- Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Nature Story Hour
- Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season.
- Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Nature Connections: Fall Wildflowers
- Embrace the opportunity to know various natural environments in a new way. Monthly programs focus on specific species of trees, shrubs, or flowers.
- Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
- See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
- Friday Sep 19, 2025
Fall Migration Bird Banding
- See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research.
- Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Black Light Hike
- Join CNC staff for a night hike using black lights. Also known as UV lights, these special lights allow us to discover a luminescent world.
- Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Archaeology Golf Cart Tour - Register Today!
- Learn about archaeology at CNC with Oxbow Archaeologist and University of Michigan researcher Dr. Scott Beld.
- Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Ferns & Fungus: A Fall Exploration
- Join us for a guided hike as we explore the fascinating world of ferns and fungi.
- Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Nature Play!
- It’s time to play outdoors!
- Sunday Sep 28, 2025
